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Turkey Day Timeline & Tips for The Best Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Whether you’re hosting, or a guest, knowing when to make what is key to a successful Thanksgiving meal. From the bird to the fixings to the sweets, there is a lot of keep on your mind. Here’s a timeline of what you need to prepare and when, and how to make sure it all goes smoothly so you can have a relaxing holiday with family and friends. Just follow McGonigle’s Turkey Day Timeline & Tips!

2 Weeks Till Turkey Day

Make a list of everything you’ll need to prepare your Thanksgiving feast

Order your Fresh Turkey from McGonigle’s Market to ensure you have the tastiest bird reserved

2 Days Till Turkey Day

Pick up your turkey from McGonigle’s Market

Make the cranberry sauce and store in the refrigerator

Make your desserts and store in the refrigerator or cover and keep on the counter in a safe spot away from pets and traffic

1 Day Till Turkey Day

Prepare mashed potatoes and store in refrigerator

Assemble and bake stuffing and store in sealed container in refrigerator

Set your festive table with decorations and place settings

Night Before Thanksgiving

Make the gravy and store in refrigerator

Morning of Thanksgiving

Preheat oven to 325

Start baking your turkey, basting when directions call for it

Prepare other side dishes that need to be made fresh

Hour Before the Thanksgiving Feast

Increase oven temp to 350, place mashed potatoes and stuffing in oven to warm up before serving